Category Archives: local news
Alzheimer's Association Hosting Special Program in NW Indiana on Caregiver Stress During Holiday Season
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is teaming up with Northwest Indiana Community Action and St. Agnes Adult Day Center to host a special program for dementia caregivers experiencing ...
Nov 30, 2021
Valparaiso Announces Recipient of 2021 Good Neighbor Award
(Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the city says Susie Hord has been named its Good Neighbor recipient for 2021, recognizing her exemplary commitment to the community. "Susie Hord has a heart for familie...
Nov 30, 2021
Fall Season Update: Boone Grove, Portage Compost Sites to be Open an Extra Week
Leaves are falling later this year, so the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has extended by an additional week the Boone Grove and Portage compost sites, which will both close e...
Nov 30, 2021
Andrean Wins Class 2A State Football Championship
The Andrean 59ers are state champs in class 2A football. In Saturday’s game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Andrean defeated Evansville Mater Dei 21-to-9. For the 59ers, who closed out their winning seaso...
Nov 29, 2021
Andrean Headed to Indiana High School Football State Championships
The Indiana high school football championships are coming up this weekend. In Class 2A Andrean will play Evansville Mater Dei Saturday. Andrean, 11-and-3, advanced to the state finals with a win over ...
Nov 24, 2021
Valparaiso Road Projects Wrapping for Season
The City of Valparaiso says it has made significant progress on roadway projects in 2021. "We're pleased to announce that Evans Avenue is now open on both sides of Silhavy Road and Silhavy Road will b...
Nov 24, 2021
New Resource Available for Hoosiers with Questions about COVID-19 Treatment
State health officials say Hoosiers seeking to learn about where to receive the monoclonal antibodies that have been used to prevent progression of COVID-19 disease can contact 211 for information. Ca...
Nov 23, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Spotlights Seasonal Leaf Cleanup Practices
(Provided) To rake or not to rake? The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says it's the question at hand when the leaves start to fall. "Leaves are rich with so many nutrients. As...
Nov 22, 2021
Region Sports Personality Mark Smith Passes Away
A familiar name to those who follow high school sports in the Region has passed away. Mark Smith of Crown Point, who’s written about and broadcasted from numerous prep sports events over the dec...
Nov 22, 2021
Indiana Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters to Hoosiers Age 18 and Older Following FDA, CDC Authorization
The Indiana Department of Health says any Hoosier age 18 or older can now receive a booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines so long as they received their second dose at least six mon...
Nov 22, 2021
